Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Abuse of Court Process — Instituting Fresh Action While Motion for Same Relief Is Pending

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Filing a fresh suit while a motion on the same relief is pending is an abuse of process. The principle applies to civil procedure.

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